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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

By Amsterdam Guías & Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$57 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the Best of the Dutch Countryside: Windmills, Cheese, Fishing Villages & Optional Canal Cruise
Escape the city and explore the beauty of the Dutch countryside on this unforgettable day trip from Amsterdam.
Visit Zaanse Schans, a historic village famous for its iconic windmills, wooden houses, and traditional workshops.
Continue to Edam, we will walk through its charming old town, visit the square where the historic Edam that transport you back in time.
Then, near the colourful fishing village of Volendam, stop at a family-run cheese farm for a live demonstration on how cheeses and clogs are made. You’ll discover how these iconic wooden shoes are crafted by hand.
In Volendam, enjoy free time at the lively harbour and try local specialities like fresh herring or crispy kibbeling.
Your final countryside stop is Marken a quiet, authentic destination where Dutch heritage is beautifully preserved.
After returning to Amsterdam, enhance your day with an optional city canal cruise.

Activity location

  • Zaanse Schans
    • Schansend 1,
    • 1509 AW, Zaandam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • De Ruijterkade 151
    • 151 De Ruijterkade
    • 1011 AC, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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